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The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) expressed concern at the message about public transport conveyed by the Chancellor's Budget statement today (Tuesday).
Elizabeth Haywood, ATOC Communications Director, said: "The Deputy Prime Minister set a growth target for passenger use of rail, and this budget does nothing to underpin that commitment. Instead, it is a motorists' budget, reducing the real cost of travelling by car.
"The £280 million increase announced to cover all transport modes is welcome, but is only a drop in the ocean. It is to be hoped the Ten Year Transport Plan - due in July - and the Comprehensive Spending Review will set out far higher long-term investment plans".
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For further information, ATOC media release 0171 904 3010 A/H 07771 832 118
